Media Research Center Inc

Organization Overview

Media Research Center Inc is located in Reston, VA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (A05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Media Research Center Inc employed 115 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Media Research Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Media Research Center Inc generated $13.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.6m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND THE MEDIA ON BIAS IN THE MEDIA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

NEWS ANALYSIS DIVISION - BRINGS POLITICAL BALANCE TO THE NATION'S NEWS MEDIA BY DOCUMENTING AND COUNTERING LIBERAL BIAS FROM TELEVISION NETWORK NEWS SHOWS AND MAJOR PRINT PUBLICATIONS.


CNS NEWS - PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE NEWS SOURCE THAT WOULD COVER STORIES THAT ARE SUBJECT TO A LIBERAL BIAS IN MANY NEWS OUTLETS.


MRC CULTURE - PROMOTES FAIR PORTRAYAL OF CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN THE MEDIA.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,160,197
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$9,897,693
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $371,239
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,057,890
Total Program Service Revenue$537,078
Investment income $205,956
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $63,174
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,991,895
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $13,888,807

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Media Research Center Inc has awarded $27,500 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION TO ACHIVE ITS MISSION.

$17,500

NATIONAL REVIEW INSTITUTE

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION TO ACHIVE ITS MISSION.

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Media Research Center Inc has recieved totaling $31,300.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Karpus Family Foundation Inc

Pittsford, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$25,000
James Deering Danielson Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: SOCIAL SERVICES

$3,500
Rodstein Foundation

Wellington, FL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$1,500
Ed And Fern Hamel Family Foundation Inc

Elkridge, MD

PURPOSE: SUPPORT AREA OF GREATEST NEED

$1,000
Biszantz Charitable Foundation Tr

Lexington, KY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

$200
Donald L & Valerie D Gottschalk Foundation

Delafield, WI

PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSES

$100
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$9,309,750
Earnings$1,945,884
Net Contributions$837,925
Other Expense$4,039,632
Ending Balance$8,053,927

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